PARKINSON DISEASE (DISORDER)

This small pilot study tested whether a daily prebiotic fiber bar is safe and tolerable for people with Parkinson's disease and healthy adults. Over 4 weeks, 20 participants ate one fiber bar per day and provided blood and stool samples. Researchers tracked gut symptoms, quality …

This study tested whether adding kinesiotape (a stretchy, therapeutic tape) to a home exercise program could reduce hand tremors in people with Parkinson's disease. 45 adults were split into three groups: tape plus exercise, fake tape plus exercise, or exercise alone. Researchers…

This study looked at whether adding resistance or aerobic exercise to standard rehab helps people with Parkinson's disease who also have muscle loss (sarcopenia). 32 participants completed the trial, which measured walking speed, balance, and strength. The goal was to see if thes…

This study looked at whether a therapy called proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) can help people with Parkinson's disease improve trunk mobility, walking, fear of falling, and quality of life. 42 people with mild to moderate Parkinson's took part. The therapy uses sp…

This study tested whether a 12-week home-based calligraphy exercise program could improve hand function in people with Parkinson's disease. Fifty-three adults with mild to moderate Parkinson's took part. The goal was to see if practicing handwriting could make daily tasks easier …

This study looked at 80 people with Parkinson's disease to see if there is a link between how much their body sways when standing or walking and how well they can use their hands for tasks like picking up small objects. Researchers used a small motion sensor to measure trunk sway…

This study looked at the reasons why people with Parkinson's disease end up in the hospital after visiting the emergency room. Researchers reviewed data from over 2,500 patients to understand what health problems lead to their hospital stays. The goal was to find patterns that co…

This study looked at 70 people with Parkinson's disease to understand how muscle strength in the shoulders, arms, and hands relates to everyday hand skills like grasping and fine motor tasks. Participants had their muscle strength measured with a digital device and performed a pe…